Dolphin is a marketing and entertainment company built on collaboration and creativity, with three divisions - Dolphin Entertainment, Dolphin Marketing, and Dolphin Ventures - delivering award-winning work across film, digital content, PR, experiential, influencer marketing, and talent management. Dolphin Marketing includes top agencies such as 42West, The Door, Shore Fire Media, Elle Communications, Special Projects, The Digital Dept., Always Alpha, and Disrpt, whose integrated approach allows the portfolio to tackle nearly any brand challenge. Over the past year, the agency has further strengthened its culture of collaboration, combining forces across subsidiaries to deliver bold, innovative campaigns for clients in music, fashion, hospitality, and consumer brands. Recent highlights include high-profile NYFW activations, documentary development for legacy brands, and cutting-edge AI tools to protect talent IP. Newer additions, including Elle Communications and Disrpt, have expanded Dolphin’s capacity for mission-driven and culture-forward work. Internally, Dolphin fosters a culture of mentorship, generosity, and innovation, where teams support one another across agency lines to deliver measurable impact.
Leadership team:
Bill O’Dowd, Founder & CEO, Dolphin
Amanda Lundberg, CEO, 42West
Lois Najarian O’Neill, Co-CEO, The Door
Charlie Dougiello, Co-CEO, The Door
Marilyn Laverty, CEO, Shore Fire Media
Ali Grant, Co-CEO, The Digital Dept.
Sarah Boyd, Co-CEO, The Digital Dept.
Andrea Oliveri, Co-CEO, Special Projects
Nicole Vecchiarelli, Co-CEO, Special Projects
Danielle Finck, CEO, Elle Communications
Cosette Chaput, CEO, Always Alpha
Notable clients:
Tom Cruise, Bruce Springsteen, Rachael Ray, Allyson Felix, Gigi Hadid, Samara Joy, Crocs, Adidas, Haagen Dazs, Venmo, Francis Ford Coppola Wines, Carbone Fine Food, H&M, CultureCon, New York City Wine and Food Festival, Didi Hirsch, Net Recovery, VOW for Girls, Brooklyn Bowl, The Seaport, The Gathering Spot, Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets
New clients:
CultureCon, Lumistella (Elf on a Shelf), CBGB Festival
